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16 books set to be adapted into movies in 2012-2013
Read these books before they hit the big screen!
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10 coolest cars you've never heard of
These 10 cars are so rare you won't see them on any lot. Click through for a list of 10 cars you've probably never heard of.
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Where gas prices are highest
Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
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Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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US tax time: A later deadline and other tax facts
Thanks to a holiday in Washington, D.C., the federal tax-filing deadline this year is April 17, two days later than usual. The extra time provides an opportunity to peruse some random tax-related facts.
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A Protestant town's 'conspiracy of good' in Vichy France
As the French education ministry revisits Holocaust curricula this month, advocates say Chambon-sur-Lignon's story would be 'revolutionary' for schoolchildren.
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Palestinian festival of dance – and debate
The third annual Ramallah Contemporary Dance Festival showcases the growing cultural split between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
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E.U. weighs Olympic boycott over Tibet
The European Union meets Friday to discuss ties to China after the unrest in Tibet.
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Opinion: Is democracy a natural state of mankind?
Maybe Alexander Hamilton, not Thomas Jefferson, was right after all.
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Art, love, and one giant war
Pat Barker's 'Life Class' examines the place of art in a shaken world.
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Art, love, and one giant war
Pat Barker’s life class examines the place of art in a shaken world.
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Opinion: Bush's peace opportunity in Congo
A large diplomatic presence there is key to peace.
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Tecktonik founder had no intention of starting a craze
Cyril Blanc is credited with originating the dance that grew out of the Paris club scene and mixes a variety of styles.
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Satellite navigation systems send trucks down the wrong routes in Britain
Drivers end up rolling through towns on roads meant for a horse and cart. Can people please stop running into Ena Wickens's roof?
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